Title: Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
This slow cooker beef brisket is rich, tender, and bursting with bold flavor thanks to a smoky dry rub and tangy homemade sauce. It’s an effortless set-it-and-forget-it meal ideal for busy days or relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
For the Brisket & Rub
- 1 beef brisket around 3 pounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ⅛ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons liquid smoke optional, but recommended for that smoky flavor
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- A dash of A1 sauce
Instructions
- Mix the dry rub spices in a small bowl. Rub all over the brisket, pressing it into the meat. Let it rest for 1 hour at room temp—or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Stir together all sauce ingredients in a bowl until fully combined and smooth.
- Place brisket in a 3-quart slow cooker. Pour half the sauce over the meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until fork-tender.
- Let brisket rest a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Serve with the reserved sauce spooned over or on the side for dipping.